Tuesday, December 20, 2011

the most wonderful

time of the year, right??

We've been enjoying much of the fun of the season. Baking cookies, Christmas concerts, piano recitals...the stuff that life with 5 kids brings.









Sunday, December 4, 2011

brian + julie








happy day!! Uncle Brian and Julie got married!! Jason was the best man, Abby the flower girl (the littles were 'honorary flower girls'), and the boys were ushers, and I did a reading from Colossians.
Emily said the other day afterwords, "mom, Brian and Julie got married. They're in love!" :)
We are so, so happy for them. Brian was beaming. It was emotional. We were honored to be a part of their special day and we pray that they have a long, happy, Christ-filled marriage.

Friday, December 2, 2011

tween

Ben turned 12 today!!
I think I say the same thing every year....I can't believe how fast time flies.
I wish it would slow down.

He is a wonderful kid.
Very kind. Loves sports.
Really proud of who this kid is becoming.
Love that he made me a mom all those years ago...
ready or not.
I was so excited to be a mom...to be his mom.
Love the big brother he his to his siblings.
Love this kid.
Happy Birthday Ben!